family support
Thu, May 26 11:23am
As many of you may know, one of Braeburn’s fifth grade teachers, Margo Parenti, recently received the news that her seven year old son Nicholas has an inoperable brain tumor. To suppprt the family i ... [More]
SCHOOL STORE OPEN!
Thu, May 19 1:02pm
Picnic Postponed to June 2!
Thu, May 19 12:40pm
Hello Braeburn Families, Because of inclement weather, we have decided to postpone the School Picnic to our Raindate of June 2nd. Hope to see you there! Warmly, PTB
Yard Goat tickets going home today!
Thu, May 12 9:14am
Tickets to anyone that ordered Yard Goats tickets are going home with students TODAY! Please check your student's backpacks. Thanks!
LEGO Program-- 3 spots left!
Tue, May 10 1:30pm
There are 3 spots left for the LEGO program, and if students can't go today they can start next week and be prorated. Thank you! SIGN UP LINK: https://nextgen-smartypants.jumbula.com/2022WinterWest ... [More]
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS--BRAEBURN ART SHOW!
Wed, May 4 3:44pm
Illuminate West Hartford!
Sun, May 1 3:12pm
Your child will be coming home with a luminary kit as part of a multi-school initiative, Illuminate West Hartford. Over the next few days, have a family conversation on what it means to be an ally, ad ... [More]
Hartford Yard Goats!
Wed, Apr 27 10:35am
Illuminate West Hartford
Thu, Apr 21 7:35pm
Illuminate West Hartford is happening on Wednesday, May 4th! This is a special event in which families and staff throughout our community will be lighting and displaying a luminary on the same evening ... [More]
Webinar: lluminating Conversations: How Books Can Help Us Talk About Identity, Diversity and Bias
Wed, Apr 20 10:50am
Illuminating Conversations: How Books Can Help Us Talk About Identity, Diversity and Bias Apr 27, 2022, 4:00-5:00 PM EST Sponsored by: the West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity and Inclusio ... [More]
Last call for tickets - raffle and Bash
Tue, Mar 29 5:12pm
This is the week, confirm your sitter! The raffle is wrapping up, and winners will be pulled at the The Braeburn Bash THIS FRIDAY. Get your tickets to attend the event and join in on the fun. We ... [More]
Please join for next EDI meeting!
Sun, Mar 20 9:05pm
Please join us for our next EDI community meeting - see details below. We will be sharing our collaboration with other elementary schools in the district on the upcoming event, Illuminate West Hartfo ... [More]
The Baskets are Coming... TOMORROW
Sun, Mar 20 8:38pm
The raffle baskets are ready to go and will all be out in the school lobby starting tomorrow! They are AMAZING, and there is still plenty of time to purchase tickets. You can buy them here online: ... [More]
Volunteer opportunity
Mon, Mar 14 5:35pm
The Braeburn PTB is in need of volunteers to help sell basket raffle tickets at drop off and pick up, from March 21 - April 1. If you're able to spare an hour, we'd be grateful for all your help! Pl ... [More]
Free Workshop for Parents: Beyond Atlanta
Thu, Mar 10 8:14am
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 BEYOND ATLANTA FREE Workshop: Time: 8 PM Eastern Description: Join us on March 15 for a free workshop on gender, law, and Asian American history! As we reflect on the a ... [More]
important announcements
Mon, Feb 28 6:11pm
Hello All, Here are some announcements and reminders. Thanks! PTB Virtual Meeting: We have a PTB virtual meeting this Thursday evening-- all are welcome! Here is the link to join: https://meet.goog ... [More]
Learn about Braeburn's SEL/Social Justice Curriculum
Tue, Feb 15 11:53am
LEARN ABOUT BRAEBURN'S SEL/SOCIAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM--JOIN US FOR EDI MEETING WITH BRAEBURN FACULTY! Please save the date and join us for our upcoming BraeburnEDI Winter Community Meeting on Thursda ... [More]
West Hartford Youth Baseball League Registration
Thu, Jan 27 12:29pm
The West Hartford Youth Baseball League has opened registration for Spring 2022! Available or ages 4-12, at all skill levels. Please go to whybaseball.com or click on the flyer for details.
How does state money flow to West Hartford for education?
Sun, Jan 23 9:35am
How does state money flow to West Hartford for education? Who decides how much West Hartford gets? How does West Hartford spend its education funding? And what about the federal money as part of COVID ... [More]
Virtual Event: Understanding Diverse Gender Identities: Insights from Pediatric Medical Experts:
Sat, Jan 15 12:50pm
Understanding Diverse Gender Identities: Insights from Pediatric Medical Experts: VIRTUAL EVENT! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 6:30pm to 8pm Join us for presentations by pediatric specialists from Connecti ... [More]
West Hartford School Finance 101
Sat, Jan 15 12:44pm
Join the West Hartford District for this fantastic 1 hour workshop on where and how our education dollars are being used. Use the live links in the attached pdf to register!
This Thursday: next equity, diversity, inclusion Meeting
Tue, Jan 11 8:41am
Hello Braeburn families, We would love for you to join at our next Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Virtual Meeting on this Thursday at 7:30-8:30pm. Here is the google meet link to join: https://mee ... [More]
FREE ICE SKATING! Ring in the New Year with West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group!
Sun, Dec 26 10:23am
Ring in the New Year with West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group! Enjoy FREE ice skating • Meet other WHPS families • Connect with EDI parent leaders Saturday, January ... [More]
Asian American & Pacific Islander Affinity Space
Sun, Dec 26 10:20am
Asian American & Pacific Islander Affinity Space Speaking Up for Success: A Guide to School Partnership for AAPI Parents Wednesday, January 5, 2022 6:30-8:00pm This affinity group is to connect, suppo ... [More]
updated scrip gift card code
Sat, Dec 11 8:48am
Chipotle night!
Thu, Dec 2 8:41am
Braeburn SPIRIT WEAR is on sale now!
Mon, Nov 29 10:48am
BRAEBURN SPIRIT WEAR STORE CLOSES TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!
Help spread the holiday spirit!
Thu, Nov 11 8:59am
HELP SPREAD THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! Here are two opportunities to help Braeburn families who need some extra help this holiday season! Tracy Sizer, Braeburn’s social worker, has identified two specific ne ... [More]
PTB Virtual meeting this evening!
Thu, Nov 4 3:30pm
Please join us this evening for a virtual PTB meeting at 7:00-8:30pm. Here is the link to join: https://meet.google.com/dnq-otdp-tpm All are welcome! This is a great place to hear from Principal Sousa ... [More]
Last call to sign up for Ski Club!
Thu, Nov 4 2:12pm
Last call to sign up for the Braeburn Ski Club! Sign Up by TOMORROW! November 5, 2021! If you would like to sign up for Ski Club: 1. Fill out this Form. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wadQw ... [More]
Cider Social-All are welcome!
Mon, Nov 1 8:38am
Cider Social--All are welcome! Saturday, November 13, 10am-12pm, Elizabeth Park (Ana Grace Playground) Calling all Braeburn Families! Please join us for cider and fun at Elizabeth Park on Saturday N ... [More]
Screens, Social Media & Youth Mental Health
Mon, Oct 25 8:52am
Screens, Social Media & Youth Mental Health Monday, November 15, 2021, 7:00-8:30 pm A virtual panel discussion on how screen time and social media affect youth mental health and ways to promote he ... [More]
Braeburn Equity, Diversity, Inclusion meeting
Mon, Oct 18 1:04pm
Please join us for our virtual EDI community meeting on Monday, October 25, 7-8pm. We will discuss plans for this school year and revisit the mission/goals of the committee. Email BraeburnEDI@gmail.co ... [More]
EDI BIPOC Affinity Space Back-to-School Celebration
Thu, Oct 14 9:10am
EDI BIPOC Affinity Space Back-to-School Celebration *See attached flyer! Please join us and fellow WHPS families of color in this affinity space to kick off the school year by sharing and celebratin ... [More]
Community Share Event
Thu, Oct 14 7:36am
Community Share Event: IMPORTANT DETAILS: *This SHARE event is intended for our West Hartford Elementary School Communities ONLY at this time. We intend to promote a similar event next Spring. If yo ... [More]
Please join us for virtual PTB meeting this Thursday!
Tue, Oct 12 9:53am
Please join us for our virtual PTB meeting this Thursday evening at 7:00-8:30pm. All are welcome! Here is the information to join: Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ ... [More]
Affinity Space: School Partnership for AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander Families)
Mon, Oct 11 9:00am
Affinity Space: Speaking Up for Success: Guide to School Partnership for AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander Families) Join us for an in-depth conversation on how to effectively communicate a ... [More]
Thank you!
Tue, Sep 28 7:10pm
Thank you to all who helped make the Fall Fair a huge success! From the fun cake walk and cider donuts to enjoying the DJ, inflatables and delicious food, we all had an amazing time! Your suppor ... [More]
The Fall Fair is ON for tomorrow evening!
Thu, Sep 23 10:30am
After checking the weather forecasts for tomorrow and conferring with the town, we have decided to keep the Fall Fair scheduled for tomorrow/Friday evening at 5:00pm. We recommend that you bring rain ... [More]
Fall Fair rain date, etc.
Tue, Sep 21 5:39pm
Hello Braeburn Families, We hope you can join us at this Friday's Fall Fair at 5:00pm. In case of rain, the scheduled rain date will be on October 1st. It is strongly recommended that we all wear mask ... [More]
NEED CAKES FOR FALL FAIR TREAT WALK!
Thu, Sep 16 10:18am
FALL FAIR VOLUNTEERS Needed!
Fri, Sep 10 8:31am
Hello Braeburn Community, We are excited for our first community event in quite some time! The Fall Fair will be Friday, September 24 from 5-7pm and is going to be so much fun! To make this event ... [More]
BRAEBURN FALL FAIR!
Fri, Sep 3 1:35pm
We hope you'll join us for Braeburn's Fall Fair on Friday, September 24th at 5:00-7:00pm on the school playground! All are welcome!!!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE!
Fri, Aug 27 11:03am
Everisto Insurance has offered to help Braeburn Elementary School with a school supplies drive! Please help support our local students and teachers by donating notebooks, pens, backpacks, and other cl ... [More]
Time to register your child in their new classroom!
Thu, Aug 12 8:43am
Hi Friends, New classrooms have been added to Konstella. Please take a moment and register you child in their new classroom. Many families use this resource as an opportunity to community with other ... [More]